Could newborn neurons reverse Alzheimer’s?
Some scientists think so. Others doubt the cells even exist
ONE OF THE first signs of Alzheimer’s disease is confusion. Most people can park their car in a different space every morning and find it again in the evening. Those with Alzheimer’s find this type of problem much harder. Memories of things they do often, like eating or taking medication, become tangled in their minds.
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